WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi recently underwent an unexpected surgery, according to PWInsider.com. The report noted that the health issue leading to the surgery arose suddenly, and Rikishi is expected to make an announcement about his status soon. In the meantime, he has been removed from the upcoming events he was scheduled to appear at to allow for his recovery.

Rikishi was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2014, following a successful career in which he won the WWE Intercontinental Championship, the World Tag Team Championship, and the WWE Tag Team Championship. He is the father of WWE stars Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, and Solo Sikoa. Additionally, he is the co-owner of Knokx Pro Wrestling Academy, which faced controversy earlier this year due to the Raja Jackson incident.